About News & Updates Children Available Eligibility Requirements Timeline The Process Orphanage Information FAQs Resources Application Contact Us Uganda Adoption This program is closed. Please contact Children of All Nations to learn about other programs that could be a good fit for your family. [Waiting Child Photolisting] – [Uganda News & Updates] About Uganda Adoption Uganda is located in East Africa, bordered by Kenya, Sudan, DRC, Rwanda and Tanzania. The capital city of Kampala has just under 2 million people, while the country itself has over 37 million. The people of Uganda are known for speaking several distinct languages. English is the official language, and is taught in schools, but Bantu, Nilotic Luo and Central Sudanic languages are spoken throughout this culturally diverse land. Uganda is made up of a broad range of ethnic groups with at least forty languages in usage. Although not as rich as neighboring Kenya and Tanzania in terms of wild life, Uganda is known for its wildlife safaris, including the very rare mountain gorillas. Lake Victoria is the source of the Nile, which travels north 6,800km to Cairo. World class whitewater rafting is famous at the source of the Nile, and the climate, even though it’s on the Equator, is surprisingly mild, due to the 1500m above sea level altitude. The Ugandan culture is also known for its rich tradition of music, dance, storytelling and folklore. Governance of Ugandan Adoptions The Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development is Uganda’s central adoption authority. This Ministry oversees the Probation and Social Welfare Officers assigned to magistrate courts. Prospective parents adopting in Uganda will work with these officers in the region where the child resides. Uganda is not party to the Hague convention. If you would like more information about our Uganda program, call an adoption consultant today at (512)323-9595 or send us an email. Children Available Children in Uganda are orphaned or abandoned due to illness and poverty in their families. Many children have parents or siblings who are stricken with HIV/AIDS and/or malaria.  Uganda also has the second-youngest population in the world, with over half of the population being under 15 years old, contributing to a great need for child-aid. Many orphaned children attend school and this is the only home they know. Ugandan children consider regular meals, a clean shirt, medicines and even a warm blanket, luxuries. Please request our CAN guide for more details. Children of All Nations is licensed to place children from Uganda. Children come from impoverished homes and may be living with community members or relatives who are unable to care for them. Occasionally, we may receive referrals from orphanages or babies’ homes. Only children who are declared legally orphaned or abandoned by a judge at the end of the referral process are available for adoption. When selecting a child(ren), consider that you may adopt the following: Boys and girls approximately 12 months to 8 years old (families must be open to at least age 3) Infants from 4 months to 8 years with special needs Sibling groups If you would like more information, please give us a call today at (512)323-9595 or send us an email! Uganda Adoption Requirements In addition to the USCIS eligibility requirements for prospective adoptive parent(s), Uganda has the following adoption eligibility requirements. If you feel you are not eligible to adopt from Uganda, or you are unsure, please contact us for a free case-by-case consultation regarding your adoption. Citizenship: One adoptive parent must be a US citizen. Age: Applicants must be at least 25 years old and 21 years older than the child they plan to adopt. In the case of a married couple, it is sufficient for one spouse to meet these requirements. Marriage Status: Married couples are eligible to adopt regardless of length of marriage. Consult CAN. Singles may only adopt a child of their same gender. Previous Children: There are no strict requirements on the maximum number of previous children in the home, however strong preference is given to families with less than five children. For families with five or more children, they cannot all be adopted. Religion: No country requirements.  If adopting from specific orphanages, some may give preference to prospective adoptive parents who are practicing Christians. Income: There is no minimum income required. However, you must meet the income requirements provided by USCIS for the child to immigrate. Criminal History: Applicants with any criminal history are not eligible to adopt. Consult CAN regarding any criminal history. Uganda adoption eligibility requirements are subject to change per Uganda’s adoption laws. CAN updates these guidelines as necessary. If you would like more information about our program call us call us today at (512)323-9595 or email us. Adoption Timeline The time frame to complete international adoption from the Uganda is currently about 18 to 36 months, depending on the time families take to complete their dossier paperwork, their preferences for age and gender, and country processes. This time frame is subject to change, so please consult CAN for the most current processing times for your adoption from Uganda. The Process 1. Application and Approval To adopt a child, please complete our online agency application. If you have any concerns about eligibility requirements, please contact us before filling out this application. We will review your eligibility to adopt from Uganda based on the guidelines of Uganda’s adoption eligibility requirements once we have received your application. If approved, we will provide you with our agency contract that outlines our fees, services and important information regarding the international adoption process. Upon receipt of your signed contract, CAN will start to provide you with placement services for a child from Uganda. 2. The Paper Chase Once your agency contract is in place, it is time to start assembling your dossier. This will include a home study, which will assess your readiness for international adoption from Uganda and help prepare you for adoptive parenthood, filing with USCIS for international adoption approval, and gathering your necessary dossier documents. These dossier documents must go through the appropriate notarization … Continue reading Uganda Adoption